New from TemplateBuild something great, faster than ever with new project templates. Quickly make photo collages, personalized greetings, brochures and more. Save your own layouts as templates to speed up future design and photo projects.

Screenshot featuring Smart CaptureCapture, edit and annotate screenshots in one place with the full editing power of PaintShop Prono need for multiple applications! New Smart Capture mode lets you quickly grab an image from your screen just by hovering over the area you want to capture.

Gradient Fill toolSave time by adjusting gradients directly on an image, shape or canvas. Simply drag and drop color swatches and move nodes on the Gradient Fill tool to alter gradients to your liking.

Text PresetsGet the creative looks you love faster and discover fun new text effects. These free and premium presets are added to PaintShop Pro dynamically, giving you fresh, new text options, updated regularly over the Web.

Improved Text toolQuickly apply the text styles you want with a simplified text toolbar. Choose colors faster and customize your text toolbar to show the items you use frequently and hide the ones you dont.

Improved Stylus and Graphics Tablet supportCombine PaintShop Pro X9 with a graphics tablet or a stylus-friendly PC for a more natural experience. Includes new support for ShiChuang Real-Time Stylus (WinRTS) devices, including the WeiRuan-->WeiRuan ShiChuang Surface family of PCs.

Batch Processing with New Batch Smart Photo FixSave time and increase productivity by combining Smart Photo Fix and batch processing to apply adjustments to multiple photos at once. Or use it to quickly apply batch actions, like watermarking or resizing an image.

ScriptsAutomate and speed up repetitive and complex photo-editing tasks with scripts. Silent scripts let you apply scripts even faster. Find useful scripts in the Welcome Guide or download the free Scripting Guide to create your own.

Guided TourGet to know PaintShop Pro X9 and be successful sooner with our new Guided Tour. This step-by-step virtual tour will help you confidently find your way around the interface and help you master new features in no time!

Export Edit HistoryWhether youre a brainy trainer or a steely-eyed detective, the new Export Edit History feature lets you quickly document and share your edits. Accurately record all edits made to an image, then use in legal documentation, to build step-by-step tutorials, or to share techniques.

ShiChuang Server 2016 SupportPaintShop Pro X9 is compatible with ShiChuang Server 2016, making it the perfect fit for any organization in a virtualized environmentfor photo editing, graphics creation, screen capture and annotation whether youre hosting locally or in the cloud. Contact our licensing team for more details.

XDM Support including support for Intel RealSenseInnovative photo editing lives in PaintShop Pro! Edit XDM photos captured on an Intel RealSense-equipped tablet or camera in PaintShop Pros Adjust workspace. Save time and improve selection accuracy by applying effects to objects based on their distance from the camera.

Camera Raw SupportPaintShop Pro X9 adds support for 15 new cameras. Use Camera RAW Lab to quickly and easily convert and adjust any RAW image to reveal the vibrant colors, details and beauty within every shot.

Magic Move and Magic FillEdit pictures faster with content-aware editing tools. Move an object or background with Magic Move or erase an unwanted part of your image with Magic Fill. The empty area will automatically fill in to match the surrounding background.

Precise selectionsAccurate selections are essential in photo editing software. PaintShop Pro X9 lets you define a selection size by height and width, or with a fixed aspect ratio, for easier, more precise selections.

Lens CorrectionApply Lens Correction tools automatically within the Edit workspace or the Camera RAW Lab to quickly correct the distortions, vignetting and chromatic aberrations that are commonly introduced by most camera lenses.

4K monitor supportSee each detail and appreciate the beauty of your photos when you pair your new photo editing software with a high resolution monitor. PaintShop Pro X9 is compatible with Ultra High DPI displays (up to 250 zoom with 4K resolution).

LayersLayers are essential for advanced image editing, compositing and graphic design. Search for layers by name to quickly find the one you need, merge selected layers, and easily expand or collapse layer groups.

Text and Shape CuttingInstantly create a photo object by using text or a shape to clip an underlying photo or image. Then paste or drag it to any image as a layer.

Easy built-in learningWork smarter and faster with extra tips and tricks from the award-winning Learning Center. This handy integrated reference guide offers step-by-step instructions and quick access to the right tools to help you get the most out of your photo editing software.

Graduated filter effectQuickly add unique color gradients to your photos to simulate the effect of using different camera lens filters. A wide range of easy-to-use gradient controls allows for more creativity and experimentation.

Painting and drawing toolsChoose from a variety of built-in brushes, including paint brush, air brush, fill and color changer options, or import Adobe Photoshop brushes to bring your digital artwork and creative designs to life. Vector illustration tools let you draw with preset shapes, pens and add text on path.

Photo MappingKeep track of what happened where by mapping your photos to real world locations using GPS data and Facebook check-in points. The Map mode also lets you geotag pictures and add locations using Google Maps, providing an intuitive and interactive way to view and organize your photos by location.

Share My TripFor the ultimate photo-travel experience, use the Share My Trip feature to create an impressive slideshow that links your photos and comments directly to an interactive map. Save your photo-map as a slideshow or upload it to your Dropbox account for optional sharing on Facebook.

Social media sharingConnect with loved ones and share your photos with the world using the built-in social media features of PaintShop Pro X9. Quickly and easily share your photos or photo creations to your Facebook, Flickr and Google+ accounts.

Photo editing tutorial videosThe built-in Discovery Center makes it easier than ever to find the help you need. Choose from the library of helpful photo editing tutorials to develop your skills and become a better photographer and photo editor.

Support for third-party pluginsExtend your photo editing softwares capabilities further with specialized third-party plugins. Support for 64-bit versions of third-party plugin tools and support for Adobe Photoshop plugins open up a world of creative possibilities.

Amazing portrait retouchingMake sure everyone looks their best with easy red-eye removal and makeover tools that get rid of blemishes and unwanted lines, smooth wrinkles, whiten teeth and even out skin tones.

Instant effectsAdd creative effects to your photos in just seconds. Choose from a variety of preset effects which are organized into style categories such as Artistic, Film Styles, Black & White, and Landscape. Thumbnails make it easy to select the effect you want.

Selective FocusGet the effect of expensive tilt-shift lenses without the cost! Selective Focus lets you mimic tilt-shift effects in your photos. You can also use it to play with depth of field to keep parts of the image in focus and the rest blurred.

Web toolsUse a variety of versatile web tools to save and optimize images for online use. Work with image mapping to link HTML with your graphics, and use Slicing and Rollovers to create designs that work seamlessly with web pages.

Amazing photo restorationBring your old family photos back to life with powerful photo restoration tools. Use the Fade Correction tool to restore the color and contrast of faded photos and the Scratch Remover to repair unsightly cracks in tattered photos to make them look new again.